You’ve brought home your beautiful new chandelier –you’ve worked out where you want it, but firstly, how on earth do you get it up there?
Well, it’s easier than you might think.
As well as an extra pair of hands (Always a must when carrying out a task such as this. Not literally having an extra pair of hands, obviously –that would be a bit odd) you will need:
Electrical tape
Wire cutters
Adjustable wrench
Pencil (for marking)
Screwdrivers (flat head and Phillips)
Ladder (depending on where you'll hang the chandelier)
Pliers
1. Firstly, cut the electrical power to the circuit. It may appear to be stating the obvious, but safety is paramount when attempting to install anything electrical in your home. Use a circuit tester to check the power is off.
2. Next, figure out the weight of your new chandelier. If it weighs about as much as your old ceiling lights fixture, you won’t have to replace the ceiling junction box. This is an empty metal or plastic open-ended container connected to an electrical conduit, wiring, and a fixture or device like an outlet. This can also be used to make wire connections and then can be finished with a blank cover. If your new chandelier is heavier, buy a junction box which will support its weight.
3. Remove the old ceiling lights, noting how the fixture was originally installed and marking the wires with tape.
4. If a new junction box is needed, install it.
5. Attach the new hardware from the chandelier to the mounting strap. If there isn’t one there, find one and install it.
6. Screw the mounting strap to the junction box.
7. Wire the new chandelier in the same manner as the old light fixture, making sure you connect matching colors (e.g., black to black, white to white). Remove about a half-inch of insulation
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